SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Hewitt and Texans across the state in celebrating January 25, 2011, as Hewitt Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The City of Hewitt can trace its roots to a community established in 1882 as a station along the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad; the township surrounding the station was later purchased by businessman John A. Warren, who named it after railroad executive George A. Hewitt; and

WHEREAS, Situated on the rich Blackland Prairie, Hewitt for many years served as the hub of a thriving farming community that produced corn, cattle, and cotton, which was shipped to market by wagon or rail; and

WHEREAS, Hewitt was incorporated in 1960 and soon became one of the fastest-growing towns in the area; known for its abundance of economic opportunity, its outstanding schools, and its real sense of community, it was named by Money magazine in 2007 as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Today, Hewitt continues to grow and thrive as an exceptional place in which to live, work, and raise a family; its people can take great pride in its history and progress as they celebrate its bright future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hewitt on their many contributions to the legacy of McLennan County and our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Hewitt Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate